2001 Dodge RAM 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Feb 13, 2026 · Brakes · 259,021 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal floored, causing the contact to roll to a stop on the side of the road. The ABS and Brake Warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive at 2 MPH to their home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brake line had blown and replaced it where it had failed. Approximately 6 months later, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated again. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed no leaks. When restarting the vehicle, the warning lights were no longer illuminated. While driving at an unknown speed, the ABS and brake lights illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to Meineke Car Care Center to a certified mechanic. The following morning, the lights were not illuminated. The vehicle was returned to Meineke Car Care Center, who stated that it may have been a computer glitch causing the lights to illuminate, then turn off when the vehicle was restarted. The contact had the brakes replaced as routine maintenance; however, after doing so, while driving in the rain at approximately 25 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to rear-end the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain injuries or require medical attention. The contact assumed the other driver had injuries, but could not confirm. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive at a slow speed to their home. The ABS and Brake lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to Meineke Car Care Center, where it was diagnosed that the other brake line had blown. The front end and brake line, which had blown was repaired. After the vehicle had been repaired, when coming to a stoplight, the failure occurred again, causing the vehicle to crash a second time. There were no injuries, air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle to Meineke Car Care Center, who was

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact crashed into a tree trunk to avoid striking a deer. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent repair shop. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2013 · Airbags · 113,000 miles · PA · crash · 3 injuries

The 01 ram 1500 "t" boned a mid sized passenger car at approximately 50 MPH and the air bags did not deploy as a result of the accident the vehicle was totaled.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 171,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 25 MPH in rainy weather, the vehicle began to slide abnormally, causing the contact to crash into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained lacerations to the bottom of the chin and mouth, requiring 24 stitches. The contact was immediatley taken for medical attention. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 171,000. Kmj updated 02/01/12 *bf the consumer also stated the seat belts didi not perform as designed. Updated 02/10/12

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · OK · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was traveling 40 MPH when they were cut off and crashed into the side of an on-coming vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts insurance companies storage facility. The contact stated that there were no problems with the air bags prior to the crash. The failure and current mileages were 60000. Updated 12/15/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. Updated 12/27/10

Filed Sep 9, 2009 · Tires, Wheels · 111,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

My front end rim and tire locked up at 59 MPH-causing a severe swerve to the left/right-then I swerved into an 18 wheeler;air bags did not deploy;seatbelts were not unlatching prior to accident so not usable at the time.

Filed Aug 16, 2008 · Airbags, Steering · 136,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Air bags did not deploy in two separate crashes one being head on at 35mph over $6000. In damage to truck 2 nd time same truck after being rolled because steering box gave out again 2nd time for that too. No air bags company claims crash was not enough to deploy truck was totaled and my husband in the hospital for a evening with head trauma.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH in dry conditions the vehicle ahead suddenly came to a stop, and with no brake lights illuminating, the contact's vehicle struck the other vehicle from the rear and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to a garage , then towed to the insurance company inspection station. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer also inspected the vehicle and determined that the rate of deceleration required to activate the air bags was not present. The current and failure mileage were 75,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2006 · Airbags · 104,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph in normal driving conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle which left the roadway and struck a large tree without warning and the airbags did not deploy. The contact was not wearing a seat belt, and minor injuries were sustained. There was extensive damage to the front of the vehicle; the vehicle was totaled by the insurance agency as a result. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.

Filed Apr 17, 2006 · Airbags · 107,000 miles · CA · crash

Head-on collision with tree going about 25 MPH. Air bags did not deploy, but car was totaled. No injuries.

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Airbags · 91,517 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 50 MPH control of the vehicle was lost causing it to crash into a tree. Upon impact the frontal air bags failed to deploy. Although the contact was wearing the seat belt there were injuries sustained to the neck and head. The vehicle was driven away from the crash site. The vehicle has not been inspected. Updated 2/28/2006 -

Filed May 28, 2005 · Airbags · NC · crash · 1 injury

2001 dodge ram 1500 traveling 25 MPH .driver lost control after hitting black ice and control was never regained. Vehicle traveled ditch line and proceeded down 50+ foot embankment to hit on the nose of the truck at an estimated travel of 50 MPH. Vehicle stood on front end then fell on to the drivers side.driver was treated at hospital for neck,back and left shoulder injuries. Air bags never deployed.manufacturer was notified of air bag failure and after several weeks we were notified that impact was not enough to activate sensors. When I called investigator, I was told that a letter would come about decision and no futher actions would be taken. Vehicle was totalled and driver is still under going treatment for injuries to back.other calls were placed to manufacturer ,especially after we received a recall on the vehicle for the air bags 30 days after the incident. We were told this did not affect our vehicle. We are not satisfied with the report and results and are uncertain if anyone even looked at the vehicle since it was towed to a locked facitility and the owner of the facility had let insurance adjuster and owners only in to the secured site. Facility owner stated he seen no one else requesting to view or test this vehicle for malfunctions. We would like to see the exact method and results of the manufacturers determination of no defect. We are still pursuing this investigation.